Chronic Absenteeism in Kindergarten
Studies suggest that kindergarten absenteeism leads to poor reading skills by the end of third grade.
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Bilingual Early Ed on the Rise: Beneficial for All, Vital for DLLs
Dual immersion programs are on the rise. How do all learners, and DLLs in particular, stand to benefit from a bilingual programs?
New Column: Reflections on Arne Duncan Leaving the Department of Education
Conor Williams writes about Arne Duncan’s departure from the Department of Education for The 74 Million.
Why Congress Should Think Twice Before Killing SEOG
The federal government’s oldest grant program that helps low-income students gain access to college may be on the chopping block.
Getting K-12 Education Organizations to Rethink their Retention and Inclusion Practice at the Top
Many effective and K-12 education leaders leave their organizations due to a lack of career development and advancement opportunities.
Preschool Development Grants At Risk
Vital funding being used to expand pre-K access across the country will disappear if Congress fails to restore budget cuts.
New Study Confirms Value of Pre-K for Low-Income Latino Students
Even before the first day of kindergarten, the so-called “achievement gap” is already in place.
Rethink Reading for a Digital Age: Human-Powered and Tech-Assisted
With young children gaining access to a dizzying array of games, videos, and other digital media, will they ever learn to read? The answer i
Tennessee Pre-K: A Lesson on Why the Early Grades Matter Too
A new report on Tennessee’s pre-k program has created unrest in the early education community.
Watch the Event: Building Strong Readers in Minnesota
A recording of our recent event on Minnesota’s preK-3rd grade landscape is available online for those who were unable to attend in Minneapol